Pride Perspectives features discussions of various aspects of the rich and vibrant Santa Cruz LGBTQ+ history. Created in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride in 2025, we include conversations with guests about their experiences in being part of this history through stories of local people and events.
Alan Ritch – A West Cliff Christo
Alan Ritch sees environmental art on West Cliff in Santa Cruz.
Behind the Mic: Jill Cody of Be Bold America!
Discover the bold personality behind KSQD’s Be Bold America! On Monday’s Talk of the Bay Christine Barrington takes you Behind the Mic with host Jill Cody, author of America Abandoned: The Secret Velvet Coup that Cost Us our Democracy and Climate Abandoned: We're on...
2023 Nextie Awards
Each year, the Nexties Awardss celebrate entrepreneurs and movers and shakers in various categories. In this interview, Matthew Swinnerton of Event Santa Cruz tells us about the winners and the awards which take place March 31.
Sustainability Now! Sunday, April 2nd: Songs for Earth Day, with Dr. Peter Weiss, the Singing Scientist, and His Guitar
Songs for Earth Day, with Dr. Peter Weiss, the Singing Scientist, and His Guitar Sustainability Now! Sunday, April 2nd, 5-6 PM, on KSQD 90.7 FM and KSQD.org Join SN! host Ronnie Lipschutz and Dr. Peter Weiss, the Singing Scientist, in honor of Earth Day. Weiss is...
Bahia Brunelle – Librarians Are Cool
Bahia Brunelle says, "Librarians are cool."
Writing to Heal – Creativity and Wellness: Part 1
Episode 53: Writing and telling our stories can be powerfully healing. To honor National Poetry Month, we look at how the simple process of writing or journaling can be used to support mental health and wellness and lead to healing. We’re joined by writer, poet and teacher Patrice Vecchione and two of her former writing students, diversity trainer Erin-Kate Escobar and high school student and writer Briar Spungin. This is the first in a two-part series on creativity and wellness.
Jason Scorse – What Republicans Need To Know
Jason Scorse has a healthful recipe for the Republican Party. Photo courtesy Cottonbro Studio.
Valerie Arno – Shared Housing Program
Valerie Arno joins host Mathilde Rand to discuss the Shared Housing Program of the Bill Wilson Center. Listen to how Valerie, case manager and home host recruiter, brings together LGBTQ youth and Santa Cruz County community members.
Dream Sharing and Empathy with Prof Mark Blagrove and Prof Julia Lockheart
Does dream sharing increase empathy and insight? Today meet two English professors who say, "Yes it does!" The Science and Art of Dreaming is their new book. Mark starts out by talking about the innocence of dreams and how they tell the truth, even though we often...
“A Place Where I Bloomed” – Victorian women lighthouse keepers
by Suki Wessling When I found out that Santa Cruz had a female lighthouse keeper for 31 years, I naively wondered whether there were other female lighthouse keepers in her time. It turns out that Victorian women lighthouse keepers were a “thing”—stunningly, at the...
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